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LINUM: A variety of the flax family. Slender foliage and 
dainty in appearance make them very suitable for grow¬ 
ing in beds or low borders. 
Grandiflorum Rubrum (Scarlet Flax): (h A) Scarlet- 
crimson flowers with fine foliage. 
Perenne Blue: (h P). Graceful form with arching 
stems carrying small sky-blue flowers. 
LUPINUS (Hartwegi): (h A) Dark blue, sky blue, and 
mixed, (h P) piixed. 
LOBELIA: (h A) Delicate, low-growing annual plants of 
the greatest value for borders, rock work and hanging 
baskets. Sow very thinly in boxes, covering with glass 
until seedlings are through soil. Height 6 to 8 inches. 
Crystal Palace Compacta: Dwarf flowers, rich, bright 
blue. Excellent for bedding. 
Gracilis: Blue, trailing. Beautiful for baskets. 
Pumila Rosea: Dwarf, pink variety. 
Sapphire: Deep blue with white eye, trailing variety. 
Other Varieties of Flower Seed 
Linaria (Toad Flax): Macedonica: Golden Yellow; 
Hybrid Mixed. 
Lychnis: Chalcedonica, a beautiful flaming scarlet. 
MIGNONETTE: (h A) A delicious scented little flower 
which the French have named “Little Darling.” A grace¬ 
ful foliage of dark green leaves which bear spikes of 
unassuming blossoms very useful in combination with 
showier cut flowers that lack fragrance. 
Odorata Grandiflora: Large fragrant flowers. 
Victoria Perfecta: Beautiful foliage with brilliant red 
blooms. 
MARIGOLD (Tagetes): (h A) These plants supply an 
abundance of blooms late in the season, when most sum¬ 
mer flowers have passed their prime. The bright green 
foliage is finely cut, and the stems are stout. Tall 
Marigolds give charm to the border, while the dwarfs 
are valuable for bedding and make ideal edging plants. 
Guinea Gold: A gorgeous orange with loosely ruffled 
petals. The plants bloom freely and practically all 
the blooms are double. 
Dwarf French Single: Diadem: A mahogany red with 
golden edge. 
Gold Star: Yellow striped maroon. 
Single Mixed. 
French Dwarf Double Golden Ball. 
French Dwarf Double Lemon Ball. 
French Tall Single Josephine. 
French Tall Mixed. 
African Tall Double: Orange Ball. 
Lemon Ball. 
Mixed Ball. 
Little Brownies (Legion d’Honneur) : Dwarf single. 
Signata Pumila: Very dwarf, bright orange. 
MIMULTJS MOSCHATUS: Musk plant. 
MOON FLOWER (Ipomoea Mexicana Grandiflora): (h A) 
Excellent for screens over porches and arbors because 
of their luxurious and rapid growth. At night and on 
cloudy days the vines are covered with fragrant white 
flowers 4 to 5 inches in diameter. A member of the 
“Morning Glory” family. 
MORNING GLORY: (h A) Nature’s finest covering for 
garden fences and walls. The heart-shaped leaves are of 
true green color, the numerous trumpet-shaped blossoms 
come in beautiful clear colors. They open in the early 
hours of dawn and close at night fall. 
Convolvulus Major: Tall, choice single, a mixture of all 
colors. Dwarf mixed. 
Tall, choice double mixed of all colors. 
Imperial Japanese Fringed: Very large, fringed 
flowers in a variety of exquisite colorings; varie¬ 
gated foliage. 
Heavenly Blue: Blossoms of true exquisite color. 
MIMOSA (Sensitive Plant): (h A) With leaves that droop 
and fold at the slightest touch make this plant an 
interesting feature for any garden. It also droops at 
night and during damp weather. The plants bear small 
rosy-lilac blossoms. 
DOUBLE GLEAM NASTURTIUM 
NASTURTIUMS: (h A) A flower introduced to this 
country by a traveler returning from Peru. It starts 
blooming early and continues throughout the entire 
summer months. A flower that should be found in every 
garden. 
Dwarf Empress of India: A beautiful deep scarlet. 
Dwarf Varieties Mixed: All shades that blend well 
wfith all flowers. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c. 
Tall Varieties Mixed: Same shades as dwarf. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c. 
Golden Gleam Nasturtium: The newest and finest flower 
improvement that has been introduced to the Amer¬ 
ican public in past few years. Truly a beautiful flower. 
Rich golden yellow, sweet-scented, semi-trailing habit. 
Large double blooms on 6-inch stems. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c. 
Scarlet Gleam Nasturtium: Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c. 
Gleam Hybrid Nasturtium: Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c. 
NICOTIANA: (h h A) The flower of fragrance that 
sweetens the air like rare perfume. A very showy plant, 
producing star-shaped flowers. If taken up in the fall, 
potted and cut back, it will bloom freely during the win¬ 
ter months. Grows to a height of 3 feet. Sow seeds in 
boxes indoors or in a well protected place. For the best 
results give plenty of room, rich soil and sunlight. 
Crimson King: A beautiful dark velvety crimson red. 
Mixed Variety: Several shades of distinctive true 
colors. 
Other Varieties of Flower Seed 
Nemesia: Blue Gem, Fire King, Orange Prince, Mixed. 
Nigella (Love in a Mist): Hispanica Blue, Miss Jekyll, 
Double Blue. 
Nepta (Graycatmit): Mussini, Blue. 
Nemophillia: (h A) Baby Blue Eyes and mixed. 
ALL FLOWER PACKETS TEN CENTS (except where noted) 
